Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning went on the offensive saying "we do not believe the entry restriction measures some countries have taken against China are science-based".

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a 2-1/2 year contract.

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

'This is a historic moment for India.'

Brazilian soccer legend Pele's cancer has advanced and he requires care related to renal and cardiac dysfunction, according to a medical report.

The Atlas Lions, who finished fourth in the World Cup in Qatar, were cheered by massive crowds as they rode on an open-top bus.

Shot-stoppers who turned into showstoppers during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

The number of assists is used as a tiebreaker to separate players who are level on goals scored. If they are tied on both counts, the winner is decided by who played the fewest minutes.

Reigning champions France take on Argentina in a showpiece final at Lusail Stadium with both teams looking to add a third star to their crest.

Croatia beat Brazil in the quarter-finals, but for Dalic, Saturday's bronze medal game was the highlight of their tournament.

Proud Morocco want to build African legacy after World Cup run, says Regragui

Images from the FIFA World Cup third place playoff match between Croatia and Morocco on Saturday.

Stopping the stars won't be enough to win World Cup

Didier Deschamps of France and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni should avoid the temptation to throw on a 'penalty specialist'

France's probable starting line-up for World Cup final

Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation (FFF) said, as they prepare for the World Cup final against Argentina, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the latest to fall ill on Friday.

The three match-ups which are likely to have a strong bearing on the result in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final.

The storyline underpinning the match for most of the world is whether Lionel Messi can get his hands on the trophy in his fifth attempt to finally lift himself up alongside, never above, Diego Maradona in the hearts of his nation.

Busquets made 143 appearances for the national team after making his debut in 2009 in a 2-1 win away to Turkey, with only Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas having played more games.

What has made Deschamps successful in tournaments, especially at the World Cup since 2018, is not sticking to a particular identity or philosophy which is often the defining feature of big teams.

"This 11 billion figure is without the club World Cup (in 2025). At the end of the four years we will make even more revenue," Infantino told a news conference.

Qatari Abdulrahman Al Jassim was appointed to referee the third-place match between Croatia and Morocco at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.

Morocco change the mood for African football with exploits in Qatar

"In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most games and most victories," FPF said.

While he only made one late substitution in the 2-1 victory over England, Deschamps used the bench more against Morocco.

It was Griezmann's combination of graft and guile at both ends of the pitch that caught the eye.

'To our Moroccan friends: Congratulations on this beautiful journey. You are making football history.'

France will play Argentina, who are also looking to win the World Cup for the third time, in Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium.

Croatia and Morocco will face off in Qatar for a second time after playing out a 0-0 draw in their group opener

France will be bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the title.

Having become the first African team into the semis, Morocco now face Croatia in the third-place playoff on Saturday.

Fans were flanked by hundreds of police trucks securing the area as they let off fireworks and flares to the sound of honks and cheers.

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

An overview of contenders in the race for top scorer at the 2022 World Cup.

In Gujarat, the Congress must have felt like the Swiss in Doha. Suffering at the hands of both the BJP and the AAP, they seemed to lack a goalkeeper. In Himachal, although a victory for the Congress, the tenor was more akin to Spain versus Morocco. The underdog triumphed, points out Shyam G Menon.

Achraf and Kylian -- born within 46 days of each other in 1998 -- play for French club Paris St Germain and reserved their bromance for after the match.

And to think that the 24-year-old forward had nearly missed the World Cup bus.